Dr. Susanne Marschner is the vice president of research and science programs at Vitalant, and the director of the Vitalant Innovation Center. Dr. Marschner has a broad background in cell biology, blood banking and medical device development. Her current research is focused on optimizing blood component collection, processing and storage, and bringing new medical devices to market. She has been the principal investigator on several preclinical studies for medical device manufacturers and oversees the manufacturing of investigational products for clinical trials.

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National Library of Medicine Biography 

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Education & Training

2021 – Present: Vice President, Research and Scientific Programs, Vitalant Research Institute 

2021 – Present: Director, Vitalant Innovation Center 

2012 – 2021: Director, Global Scientific Affairs, Terumo BCT 

2006 – 2011: Senior Scientist, CaridianBCT Biotechnologies 

2003 – 2006: US Quality Control Supervisor, Proneuron Biotechnologies 

1999 – 2003: Research Associate, University of Colorado and National Jewish Health